Retirement

Where will your retirement money come from? If you’re like most people, qualified-retirement plans, Social Security, personal savings and investments are expected to play a role. Once you have estimated the amount of money you may need for retirement, a sound approach involves taking a close look at your potential retirement-income sources.

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Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.

Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries

Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.

Who Is Your Trusted Contact?

This investment account question is vital and answered as early as possible.

How to Retire Early

Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.

• Articles

  Important Birthdays Over 50

  Here's a look at several birthdays and “half-birthdays” that have implications regarding your retirement income.

  Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement

  Taking regular, periodic withdrawals during retirement can be quite problematic.

  Buying a Vacation Home? 5 Questions to Consider First

  You may be considering purchasing a vacation property, this can be an exciting milestone, but there are a few things to consider first.

  Split Annuity Strategy

  Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.

  A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

  Longer, healthier living can put greater stress on retirement assets; the bucket approach may be one answer.

  9 Facts About Retirement

  Regardless of how you approach retirement, there are some things about it that might surprise you.

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• Calculators

  My Retirement Savings

  See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.

  Assess Your Life Insurance Needs

  Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.

  Simple 401k

  See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.

  Inflation & Retirement

  See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.

  Estimate Your RMD

  Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.

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• Videos

  18 Years Worth of Days

  The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?

  How to Bake a Pie-R-A

  Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?

  Working With A Financial Professional

  A financial professional is an invaluable resource to help you untangle the complexities of whatever life throws at you.

  Retiring the 4% Rule

  A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.

  The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

  Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?

  Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

  When should you take your Social Security benefit?

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